Industrial Engineering Associate

Responsibilities for this Position

Position Title: Industrial Engineering Associate

Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States

Category: Manufacturing Operations

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: United States

State: MI

City: Sterling Heights

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: None

Career Level: Entry

Requisition ID: 17395087

Description: Position Description:

Participate in the pursuit of new business by coordinating manufacturing inputs for proposal development

Activities include estimating direct labor, estimating equipment and tooling, generating persuasive rational to support pricing and participates directly in the negotiation process with the customer

Develop and analyze manufacturing labor tracking, monitor performance and coordinate corrective actions when required

Provide contractual reporting as required for performance metrics

Coordinate with internal and external customers

Leverage Power BI for data visualization and reporting to support decision-making

Utilize internal AI-driven tools and programming to enhance forecasting, data analysis, and process automation

Interface across all levels of leadership by reporting on new business opportunities and explaining basis of estimate

Occasional travel to our manufacturing plants

Position Requirements:

BS degree in Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, Engineering Technology or similar degree

Minimum of 1 to 3 years of experience

High degree of P/C skills required to include PowerPoint and Excel

High attention to detail and noticing discrepancies

Must have the ability to move freely and feel comfortable in a manufacturing plant

Experience working with tight timelines, manufacturing plants, and different business units

Occasional Travel to our manufacturing plants

Must be authorized to work in the US

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Position Description:

Participate in the pursuit of new business by coordinating manufacturing inputs for proposal development

Activities include estimating direct labor, estimating equipment and tooling, generating persuasive rational to support pricing and participates directly in the negotiation process with the customer

Develop and analyze manufacturing labor tracking, monitor performance and coordinate corrective actions when required

Provide contractual reporting as required for performance metrics

Coordinate with internal and external customers

Leverage Power BI for data visualization and reporting to support decision-making

Utilize internal AI-driven tools and programming to enhance forecasting, data analysis, and process automation

Interface across all levels of leadership by reporting on new business opportunities and explaining basis of estimate

Occasional travel to our manufacturing plants

Position Requirements:

BS degree in Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, Engineering Technology or similar degree

Minimum of 1 to 3 years of experience

High degree of P/C skills required to include PowerPoint and Excel

High attention to detail and noticing discrepancies

Must have the ability to move freely and feel comfortable in a manufacturing plant

Experience working with tight timelines, manufacturing plants, and different business units

Occasional Travel to our manufacturing plants

Must be authorized to work in the US

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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